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Nursing Council of Kenya

Continuing Professional

Development Framework (CPD)

for Nurses in Kenya

Continuing Professional Development Framework (CPD)

for Nurses in Kenya

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Continuing Professional

Development Framework (CPD)

for Nurses in Kenya

December 2012

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Table of Contents

Foreword ......................................................................................... vi

Acknowledgements ...................................................................... vii

Acronyms and Abbreviations ....................................................... ix Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................... x

Section 1: Mandate and Role of Nursing Council of Kenya ...................... 1 1.0 Introduction and Background ................................................................... 1 1.1 Vision and Mission Statements ................................................................. 3 1.2 Core Values................................................................................................ 3 1.3 Rationale .................................................................................................... 3

1.4 The Mandate of the Division of Nursing (MoH), NNAK

and NCK .......................................................................................................... 4 1.5 Purpose of CPD Framework ...................................................................... 5

1.6 Communication Strategy Including Feedback for CPD

Activities .......................................................................................................... 6

Section 2: Standards and Guidelines For Accrediting Cpd

Programme .................................................................................. 7 2.0 CPD Content .............................................................................................. 7 2.1 Core Competencies for Nurses ................................................................. 7

2.2 Standards and Guidelines for Accrediting CPD Activities and

programmes .................................................................................................... 8 2.3 The CPD Programme and Activity Accreditation Process ......................... 9

24 Requirements for Evidence of CPD Educational Planning ......... 10

2.5 Guidelines for Allocation of CPD Points .................................... 11

2.6 Scope of CPD Activities/ Programmes ...................................... 12

2.7 Activity/programme NOT considered CPD ............................... 13

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Section 3: Standards and Guidelines for Cpd Participant/User ..............14 3.0 Requirements for CPD Participant/User .................................................. 14 3.1 Compliance Threshold Criteria for CPD Participant/User ........................ 14

3.2 Documentation of Evidence for Completion of CPD Activity/

Programme ................................................................................................... 15 3.3 Penalty for CPD Participant/User Non-compliance ................................. 15 3.4 Appeal Process ........................................................................................ 16 3.5 Exemption Process .................................................................................. 16

Section 4: Standards and Guidelines for Accrediting Cpd

Providers ...................................................................................................... 17 4.0 Scope of CPD providers........................................................................... 17 4.1 Accreditation Standards/Guidelines for CPD Providers .......................... 18 4.2 Functions of an Accredited CPD Provider .............................................. 19 4.3 Requirements for Documentation of CPD Activities ............................... 20

4.4 Penalty for Non compliance with Accreditation

Requirements ................................................................................................ 21 4.5 Appeal Process ........................................................................................ 21 4.6 Exemption Process .................................................................................. 22

Section 5: General Guidelines for Cpd Coordinators ...............................23 5.0 Introduction ............................................................................................. 23 5.1 General Criteria for Selection of CPD Coordinators ................................ 23

5.1.1 Specific Guidelines for Selection of National Tier CPD

Coordinators ................................................................................................. 23

5.1.2 Specific Guidelines for Selection of County Tier CPD

Coordinators ................................................................................................. 24 5.2 Roles and Functions of National CPD Coordinators ............................... 24 5.3 Roles and Functions of County CPD Coordinators.................................. 25 5.4 Roles and Functions of Sub County CPD Coordinators .......................... 26

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Section 6: Cpd Framework Implementation Structure ............................27 6.0 Introduction ............................................................................................. 27 6.1 CPD National Tier Structure Functions .................................................... 28 6.2 CPD County Tier Structure Functions ...................................................... 28 6.3 CPD Sub County Tier Structure Functions ............................................... 28

Section 7: Monitoring and Evaluation of The CPD Activities

and Programmes ......................................................................................... 29 7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 29 7.2 Verifiable Indicators ................................................................................. 29

Select Bibliography .....................................................................................31

ANNEX 1: List of NCK CPD Stakeholders Workshop held

on 11th April 2012 at PCEA Guest House ...................................................... 32

ANNEX 2: List of NCK CPD TWG Stakeholders Workshop Held

on 19th and 20th July 2012 at Fairview Hotel ............................................... 33 ANNEX 3: County Map of Kenya: County Coordinators will be

in each county ............................................................................................... 35 Annex 4: List of Participants........................................................................... 36

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Foreword

Health remains a fundamental right for all Kenyans as assured in the national

Constitution and universally so recognised. It is therefore an imperative that non-

governmental organizations; Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs); Development

Partners, nurses themselves as well as all other health professionals make an effort

to ensure that this right is available and extended to all Kenyans. It is recognised that the landscape for service delivery by health professionals in

Kenya has many challenges. Moreover, there has been an increase in the disease

burden as a result of both emerging and re-emerging conditions. As a result of

non communicable diseases, technological advances, an increase in life

expectancy, legal litigation- particularly in the light of The Constitution of Kenya

2010, along with increased demand and expectation by society for better health

outcomes necessitates that all health professionals must maintain updated and

develop their skills, knowledge and attitudes to adequately deliver safe, quality

and evidence-based health services. It is with this in mind that all health

professionals need to keep abreast of new developments in health care through

continuing professional development activities. This framework is developed in recognition of the fact that the Kenyan Nurse

is an important and critical frontline health worker providing services at all

levels of the health care system. The Nursing Council of Kenya was the first

board within the Health Sector to introduce CPD as a prerequisite to

licensure. However, the Council lacked a framework to regulate and guide

the implementation of CPD activities. This CPD framework therefore provides

guidelines that create an environment for the nurse to keep abreast with,

and improve competencies in service delivery in an effort to satisfy the needs

and expectations of patients and clients. Indeed, the guidelines and

standards for CPD in Kenya have been developed through a stakeholder

engagement and involvement. The Council has taken into account the fact that CPD for all nurses is

conducted by various groups and individuals in the health sector. It is equally

critical that every licensed nurse at national and county levels engages in

quality, relevant and affordable continuing professional development in

order to meet current and future health needs and priorities in Kenya.

Elizabeth Oywer, OGW

Registrar, Nursing Council of Kenya



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Acknowledgements

The development of a Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

framework for nurses in Kenya was supported by the USAID funded, Capacity

Kenya Project working in collaboration with the National Nurses Association

of Kenya (NNAK); the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and the two country

Ministries of Health (MoMS and MOPHS). The Council would like to recognize the work done by various stakeholders

and especially their invaluable contributions and participation during the

various stages of development of this framework. We take this opportunity

to commend members of the Full Council, and Registration Committee for

providing valuable inputs to the framework. The Council would also like to acknowledge the invaluable contributions and

engagement of the following members of technical working group that

worked tirelessly on various occasions to develop, review and finalize the

CPD framework:

1. Albanus Mutisya- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and

Technology

2. Judith Kudoyi- Nursing Council of Kenya

3. Diana Kassaman- Aga Khan University, Nairobi

4. Elizabeth Oywer- Nursing Council of Kenya

5. Evangeline K. N. Mugoh- Nursing Council of Kenya

6. Faith Mbehero- National Nurses Association of Kenya

7. Fredrick Ochieno- Nursing Council of Kenya

8. Jane Koech- Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation

9. Jeremiah Maina- National Nurses Association of Kenya

10. Lucia Buyanza- National Nurses Association of Kenya

11. Margaret Sirima- Nairobi Hospital, Cicelly McDonell School of Nursing

12. Peter Mwaniki- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

13. Priscilla Najoli- Nursing Council of Kenya

14. Rose Ruthuthi- Nursing Council of Kenya

15. Roselyne Koech- Nursing Council of Kenya

16. Sarah Burje- Nursing Council of Kenya

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Special gratitude goes to the members of registration committee, members

of the full Council for their contributions, support and final approval of CPD

framework. Last but not least, the Council is indebted to the institutions that released the

panel of experts who were of great help to this process. These were the

Nairobi Hospital, Aga Khan University Hospital and Jomo Kenyatta University

of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. The Council is further indebted to the United States Agency for International

Development (USAID) funded Capacity Kenya Project for providing the funds

leading to the development and production of this CPD Framerwork aimed

at strengthening the nursing profession in Kenya. Specifically, the Council is

grateful to Dr. Anastasiah Kimeu, the AMREF Training Program Manager, for

providing technical assistance in the planning, design and development of

the CPD framework and also to June Mwende, IntraHealth’s International

Training Systems Manager for supporting the entire process. The Council is

grateful to Dr. George Outa for editing and designing the documents. Finally, our sincere appreciation is to all those individuals who contributed

one way or the other but who may not have been directly mentioned herein.



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Acronyms and Abbreviations

ACN Assistant Chief Nurse

ARC African Regulatory Collaborative

CHAK Christian Health Association of Kenya

CPD Continuing Professional Development

DOMC Division of Malaria Control

DRH Division of Reproductive Health

ECASA East Central and South Africa

FBO Faith Based Organization

HQ Headquarter

ICN International Council of Kenya

ICT Information Communication Technology

KEC Kenya Episcopal Conference

M&E Monitoring and Evaluation

MoH Ministry of Health

NASCOP National AIDS and STD Control Programme

NCK Nursing Council of Kenya

NMCK Nurses, Midwives, and Health Visitor’s Council

NNAK National Nurses Association of Kenya

SUPKEM Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims

TWG Technical Working Group

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Glossary of Terms

Accredited CPD program/Activity: Refers to a Nursing Council of Kenya-

approved or authorized educational programme/activity, which

earns CPD points for the participant. It may be formal or informal,

mandatory or a voluntary activity. Accreditation Certificate: Documentation attesting that the CPD provider is

authorized by the NCK or other competent authorizing body

recognized by the NCK to offer the planned CPD activity/programme.

The Provider takes full responsibility for the scope and quality of

content, including scientific integrity of the activity/programme.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): For purposes of the Nursing

Council of Kenya CPD is defined and understood in the following

terms:

Educational activities which serve to maintain, develop, update

and increase knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies that a

licensed health professional uses to provide services in the best

interest of the patient/client, public or the profession;

A continuous process that professionals engage in to keep a

breast with new developments in health care;

A process of imparting a professional with knowledge and skills

to help them develop attitudes to deliver quality care that meets

clients’ expectations. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Content: This refers to that

body of knowledge, skills and attitudes generally recognized and

accepted by the profession as within the basic medical and nursing

sciences, among other sciences and falling within the provision of

health care to the public; Continuing Professional Development(CPD) County Coordinator: Refers

to a professional (preferably a certified registered/enrolled nurse)

stationed in one of the Counties within the Republic of Kenya;

possessing of relevant clinical or technical and educational expertise

and appointed by the NCK with responsibility to identify training

needs, initiate, plan, develop and coordinate CPD activities within

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CPD Provider: Refers to an individual, institution or organization approved

by the NCK, possesses expertise and assumes responsibility for CPD

at a national, county and sub-county levels and includes

nurse/medical practitioners; training institutions, nursing homes,

specialty divisions of MOH (NASCOP, DRH, DOMC etc), health

professional associations-among others;

CPD Accreditation Standards or Guidelines: Refers to statements or

directives describing the qualities, responsibilities and expected

levels of performance of an accredited CPD activity;

CPD Points: These are total credits gained by a participant equivalent to

number of contact hours in an active participation in CPD activity/

programme;

CPD Hours: The period in hours taken by the participant/learner in active

participation in category I or II CPD activity;

Content of CPD Activity/program: Body of knowledge, skills, and ethical

attitudes generally recognized and accepted by the nursing profession

as within the basic medical sciences, the discipline of clinical medicine

and nursing and the provision of health care to the public.

Category 1 CPD Activities/programmes: These are highly structured

formal educational activities ranging from post-basic or post-

graduate education at a school of nursing, college or university

(either face to face, distance or online) leading to the award of a

certificate, diploma, higher diploma, post graduate certificate, post

graduate diploma, masters or PhD.

Category II CPD Activities/programmes: These are informal educational

activities ranging from short courses either face to face or distance

or online; seminars, workshops, conducting research and on the job

training, self-directed learning undertaken independently by the

individual.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Point: Credits that a

participant undertaking category I or II of CPD activity is awarded

upon completion of the activity.

Distance and Distributed Learning: A learning process that allows a learner

to study relevant material at a location far removed from the trainer/

facilitator with short intervals of face-to-face contact between

learner and facilitator for overview, guidance and reference.

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E-learning or Web-based Learning: A learning process through which a

learner and the facilitator work together through the medium of

Information Communication Technology (ICT).

Enduring Materials: Printed, recorded or electronic materials designed to

be used for CPD that also need to be presented for accreditation.

The CPD provider will be expected to designate CPD credit to each

one of them.

Facility-based Learning: Learning based on activities of the learner at

his/her own work location, health unit or practice.

Self-learning Activities: Arrangements made by an individual health

professional to update professional competencies. Examples include

conducting research, participating in distance-learning activities or

reading.

Training Needs Assessment: A process by which the CPD training needs of

the target professional population are identified. Examples include

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Section 1

Mandate and Role of Nursing

Council of Kenya

1.0 Introduction and Background

The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) was established in 1948 as

authorized by the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya ordinance No. 16 of

4th

June 1946. It was then called the Nurses, Midwives and Health

Visitors’ Council of Kenya (NMCK). Presently, the Nursing Council of

Kenya is established under the Nurses Act CAP 257 of 1983 as amended

in 2011. The mandate of the Council is to make provision for training,

registration, enrolment and licensing of nurses, to regulate their conduct

and to ensure their maximum participation in the health care of the

community and for connected purposes (NCK, 2009).

In 2000, the NCK introduced the nurse’s retention system as a

mechanism with which to establish and/or maintain a data bank on

registration/ enrolment of nurses in the country. The aim of the

retention system was to give effect to the provisions of section 11(4)

as relates to the retention fee. The system aims at ensuring that

nurses keep abreast of the new developments in health care through

organized Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes.

In order to retain nurses, the Council requirement was placed at 20

CPD hours per annum, and the renewal of practice license being

based on the accumulation of 60 CPD hours in three years. In 2008,

the Council developed a CPD policy as a requirement for retention

and also enforced the directive of the Director of Medical Services to

all regulatory boards and Councils under the Ministry of Medical

Services to implement retention and strengthen CPD.

The Council also aligns itself to other Nursing Boards worldwide,

which are no longer accepting life-long registration without periodic

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renewal. The Council in this respect enforced the Nurses Act because

the retention system is provided for in the Nurses Act Cap 257

Section 11(4) of the Laws of Kenya. The Council further approved

mandatory retention in 2010 and in effect issued two circulars in 2011

to all nurses. To strengthen its mandate with regard to CPD, the

Council is participating in the African Regulatory Collaborative (ARC)

forum, being funded by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) through

the Commonwealth Secretariat. The ARC initiative aims to strengthen

regulations within East, Central and South African (ECSA) countries.

Through this work, a CPD framework toolkit was developed for

member countries to adapt as they develop their specific CPD

frameworks. Additionally, the Council ensures that its policy direction speaks to the

national guidelines. For example, a recent circular from the Ministry of

State for Public Service (formerly DPM) issued a circular on CPD

requirements stating that all civil servants should ensure they acquire 40

CPD hours per annum. With this new requirement in mind, the NCK had

to make some adjustments in the way it regulates the provision of CPD

in the country. This was in an effort to enforce the directive on all nurses

while also establishing and standardizing mechanisms that will ensure

nurses are updated on new developments in medical and nursing

sciences and that institutions/individuals approved and licensed by NCK

provide CPD programmes/activities so that participants/users of CPD

attain the minimum hours as stipulated by DPM. The Council expects to

address the challenge of not having a well established CPD provision

system in the country because nurses have been getting their CPD hours

from various providers who are not licensed or regulated in any way. In

some instances it has been difficult to prove that nurses have actually

undergone the required CPD hours. It is with this background that the Council has developed this CPD

framework to strengthen CPD by setting up clear guidelines for

regulating CPD including accreditation of CPD providers. This

document sets out the framework relating to the minimum

requirements and conditions that must be enforced by the Nursing

Council with respect to various forms of CPD. The Council envisages that in 2012-2016, it will be ICT compliant in

regulation of CPD and production of license for retention will be a one

stop process because having retention license distinguishes nurses from

quacks or “nurse Aids”. In the meantime the Council is verifying the

applications from nurses that came as a result of the two circulars. The

retention form has been updated to capture CPD and so far, the total

number of validly practicing nurses in Kenya is approximately 30,


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000 and almost all private, National and FBO hospitals have complied

with the circulars. The Council recognizes that CPD improvement in

Kenya is work in progress and looks forward to all stakeholders

complying with these directives for improved services.

1.1 Vision and Mission Statements

Vision: To be a world class regulatory body for maintaining standards of

nursing education and practice

Mission: To ensure the provision of quality nurses training and maintenance of

professional nursing practice through research and appropriate

regulations.

1.2 Core Values

The NCK embraces the following Core Values and expects them to

pervade through the process of CPD provision in the Country:

• Excellent Customer Service: Implies, responding to each

stakeholder to their full satisfaction

• Transparency and Accountability: Duly open and proactively

answerable to all who merit it

• Efficiency in Performance: Playing the rightful role in ensuring

leading-edge nursing education and practice in Kenya

• Integrity, Public Policy and Ethics: Implies being above any

reproach, either technically or in values, both in word and in

practice

• Belief in the Equality of Human Beings: Perceiving every person

to be of similar value

• Professional Excellence: On all technical decisions undertaken

and as guided by objective evidence and proven merit

1.3 Rationale

The Nursing Council of Kenya regulatory role requires that standards are

adhered to in all aspects of nursing and that the retention of nurses is

based on Continuing Professional Development. The Council has

therefore stipulated the number of hours of CPD that nurses must

accumulate to allow for re-licensure. The Council is responsible to the


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public for safe practice and in that regard, ensures that nurses are

prepared to be ready for practice. Nursing graduates are licensed and

re-certified (based on CPD and satisfactory report) to practice either

as certificate nurses, diploma or degree nurses. The Directorate of Personnel Management policy on CPD requires all professionals to

have a minimum of 5 days training per year (OP circular of

15/2/2006). This translates to forty (40) hours per year.

The retention of nurses also facilitates the updating of nurses’ records in

the Council, keeping abreast with new developments in health care,

providing data on nurses for purposes of manpower planning and

development and keeping up with international professional standards.

1.4 The mandate of the Division of Nursing (MoH),

NNAK and NCK

The Division of Nursing in the Ministries of Health recognizes the

dynamic nature of practice the nurse finds himself or herself today. This

dynamism is influenced by technological advances, increased

expectations for quality health care, an increasing life expectancy of

Kenyans, legal litigations due to improved constitutional dispensation,

ethical and economic factors and a move towards evidence-based health

care. Additionally, there is a general perception of health care as a

commodity in a market-oriented world. The Division plays an important

role in ensuring that the nurse practitioner in the Public Sector gets

opportunities for continuing professional development in order to

remain current and also gain requisite competencies that meet the

needs of health sector, patients/client, employers and self.

The National Nurse Association of Kenya not only looks after the welfare

of its members but also ensures that its members continuously maintain

and update their competencies by providing accredited CPD

programmes that meet required standards and guidelines.

The Nursing Council of Kenya on the other hand, aims to standardize

and regulate continuing professional development for nurse

practitioner in public and private sector by ensuring that CPD

providers, users and programmes meet minimum standards and are

well coordinated to ensure safety of patients through improved and

quality nursing services. It exits to undertake the following functions.

• Establish and maintain standards of nursing profession and

safeguard the interests of nurses and healthcare within the

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• Make provision for training and instruction of persons seeking

registration as nurses under CAP 257

• Regulate syllabi

• Prescribe and conduct examinations

• Have regard to the conduct of persons under the Act and take

disciplinary measures

• Have regard to standards of nursing care, qualified staff,

facilities, conditions and environment

• Compile records and keep registers

• Advice the Minister on matters concerning all aspects of nursing

Regulation: According to ICN, regulation is a means by which order,

consistency and control are brought by a profession and its practice

for the purpose of ensuring quality care. The purpose of NCK

regulation is to protect the public by promoting standards of clinical

care through training, licensure and enforcement of codes of

regulation to be observed by all Nurse fraternity.

1.5 Purpose of CPD Framework

The purpose of this CPD Framework is enshrined in the fundamental

principle of lifelong learning that requires health professionals to

engage in continuous learning, both formal and informal in order to

maintain clinical competence and acquire new knowledge and skills

for expanded professional roles. The Council therefore requires the

nurse cadre to undertake the stipulated minimum amount of CPD

hours order to maintain their practicing license.

The Nursing Council of Kenya seeks to improve nursing education and

practice standards in Kenya. The development of a CPD framework

provides an environment for the Council not only to regulate CPD

activities but also monitor and evaluate the impact of these activities

towards improvement of service delivery. This CPD framework for nurses

has therefore been developed using various toolkits of like-minded

Councils in the region based on available literature and also through

adoption of best practices as agreed in the ARC forum of 2011. The

Framework was also developed through invaluable contributions and

involvement of key stakeholders within the nursing sector in the country.

The Framework stipulates minimum guidelines for all players that are

involved in CPD. The NCK will use the framework to standardize,

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activities, strengthen processes and linkages, ensure equal access to

CPD programmes to nurse professionals, and identify key areas that

nurse professionals need for CPD trainings. The Council will use the

Framework to benchmark with international best practices, accredit

CPD providers and advocate for support in capacity building/training

of nurse professionals for provision of safe, ethical, competent and

quality care to the population.

1.6 Communication Strategy for CPD Activities/Feedback

The effective communication of CPD activities is essential in ensuring

that nurses are aware of opportunities for accessing training. It is equally

important that all stakeholders provide feedback on how well CPD is

impacting on service delivery. It is thus expected that the communication

of this CPD framework will be undertaken through, but not limited to

conferences, Annual General Meetings, NCK circulars, professional

associations (NNAK and other associations recognized by NCK );

accredited training institutions and hospitals/health facilities (private and

public) as well as through the Ministries of Health, NCK Website;

appointed CPD county coordinators; CPD providers, FBOs and even

through Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).


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Section 2

Standards and Guidelines For

Accrediting The CPD Programme

2.0 CPD Content

The content of CPD will be informed by the NCK core competencies

for nurses (section 2.2) and will be determined to ensure quality and

safe nursing practice. In addition it will be determined by national

and county health priorities as well as focus on identified individuals

training needs.

CPD participants/users will undertake CPD activities relevant to current

and future practice in form of formal educational programmes which will

lead to qualifications for basic, undergraduate, graduate or post

graduate levels. They will also participate in seminars, conferences,

workshops, research activities including making presentations in

seminars or conferences. CPD activities will also include short courses

ranging between three days and six months.

2.1 Core Competencies for Nurses

The following are the competences (comprising knowledge, skills and

attitudes) required of a nurse that will inform CPD content

development and delivery:

Core competencies

• Functions in accordance with legislation and common law

affecting nursing practice.

• Conducts nursing practice in a way that can be justified.

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• Protects rights of individuals and groups in relation to health care.

• Engages in collaborative practice to achieve client outcomes.

• Accepts accountability and responsibility for own actions

within nursing practice

• Provides a supportive environment for colleagues.

• Acts to enhance the professional development of self and others.

• Manages the use of staff and physical resources.

• Values research in contributing to developments in nursing

and improved standards of care.

• Engages in ethically justifiable nursing practice

• Carries out a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment

of individuals and groups in a variety of settings.

• Protects the rights of individuals and/or groups.

• Formulates a plan of care in collaboration with individuals and

groups.

• Engages in activities to improve nursing practice.

• Implements planned nursing care to achieve identified

outcomes within scope of practice.

• Develops therapeutic and caring relationships.

• Evaluates progress towards expected outcomes and reviews

and revises plans in accordance with evaluation data.

• Fulfils the conduct and ethical requirements of the profession.

• Contributes to the maintenance of an environment which

promotes safety, security and personal integrity of individuals

and groups.

• Acts to enhance the professional development of self.

• Communicates effectively with individuals and groups.

• Collaborates with other members of the health care team

2.2 Standards and Guidelines for Accrediting CPD

Activities and programmes

The CPD activities/programmes must comply with the following

minimum standards and must be aimed at improving performance.

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• Evidence based/need based

• Have clear learning outcomes

• Have specified target audience and criteria for selection,

• Specified content and learning activities

• Specified reference /teaching materials

• Have specified title, contact hours and CPD points, contact

details of participants, and feedback /evaluation mechanism

for outcomes achievement

• Have valid and reliable monitoring and evaluation tools

• Be relevant to the individual, profession and to institution(s)

served by the nurse practitioner as well as to current and

future work

• Focus on improving the quality of nursing services

• Be accessible, available and affordable to the participant/user

and of good quality with a timeframe for completion

• Be ethically and legally sound

• Be socially acceptable/sensitive to the participants/users

• Be conducted using adult learning principles

• Planned and structured to meet individual’s, profession’s and

institutional goals

• Specified type/form of certificate to be awarded.

2.3 The CPD Programme and Activity Accreditation

Process

In order to be eligible for CPD hours, programmes/activities may be

delivered in a variety of flexible formats that provide an opportunity

for real time interaction with colleagues and/or instructors. Eligible

learning formats include live lecture, discussion, demonstration or

small group workshop, audio, and interactive video conference or

webcast. Archived audio, video or webcast must be viewed

simultaneously by two or more colleagues in order to be eligible for

CPD Hours. CPD main speakers may include nurses, doctors, and

officials and members of professional nursing associations, partners

and non C medical/nursing professionals provided that the content

they present addresses topics relevant to health/nursing context and

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2.4 Requirements for Evidence of CPD Educational

Planning

2.4.1: Evidence of having undertaken a CPD needs assessment and

that the data so obtained have been used in planning the CPD

activity. Data about needs can be obtained by conducting a

survey of the target group of professionals; asking the opinion

of past CPD participants; conducting key informant interviews

with experts, such as employers and Ministry of Health (MOH)

officials; and assessing available health statistics such as

mortality and morbidity data.

2.4.2: Verification that CPD learning objectives, content, methodology,

learning materials and evaluation to be used are selected by CPD

committee based on data from needs assessment.

2.4.3: Desired learning outcomes, in terms of knowledge, skills and/

or attitudes and plans to communicate them to the target

audience before the activity is conducted.

2.4.4: Confirmation that CPD educational formats are selected based

on the most effective and efficient methods of meeting the

stated learning objectives.

2.4.5: Confirmation that course facilitators are selected by a relevant

professional planning group based on expertise in the field

and the resources available. Curricula vitae of the selected

facilitators should be appended for committee review.

2.4.6: Proof that time allocated for the activity is adequate and

allows for adequate rest periods between sessions. Time must

also be allowed at the end of the sessions for participants and

course facilitators to interact.

2.4.7: Clear indication of CPD points allocation to the activity and its

basis if not aligned to this framework.

2.4.8: A selection of promotional brochures and fliers for the CPD

activity to be disseminated widely among the target group of

professionals to allow as many as would like to apply and

participate in the CPD programme/activity.

2.4.9: Assurance that enduring materials, handouts, videotapes,

DVDs and web-based materials used for self study are of the

highest quality possible.


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2.4.10: An evaluation of all CPD activities, plans and tools to measure

effectiveness in meeting the identified needs, such as

measured satisfaction of knowledge, skills and/or attitudes

acquired by the participants.

2.4.11: Plans to evaluate the impact of the activity on the practice and

health status of the community(ies) served.

2.4.12: Plans for overall evaluation based on CPD mission and

previous year’s experiences.

2.4.13: Plans for annual CPD needs assessment survey of the target

group of health professionals.

2.4.14: Evidence of improvements made in the CPD programme

based on such feedback.

2.5 Guidelines for Allocation of CPD Points

The NCK is mandated to ensure that all nurses requiring licensure

and retention in the CPD register/roll acquire minimum of 40 CPD

hours per year in line with DPM’s circular. All CPD activities under

category I and II must be approved by the NCK. The NCK provides

the following guidelines for the accumulation of CPD points.

Category I (formal educational A minimum of one CPD points activities leading to qualification) semester of 6 months 1 CPD hr= 3

with minimum of 15 CPD points contact hrs of active

face to face learning per

week=5 CPD hrs

Certificate Course (6 months of a five 5 CPD hrs 15 points (5) hours of face to face teaching)

Higher Diploma (12 months-18 10-15 CPD hrs 30-45 points months)

Post Graduate Diploma (12 months) 10 CPD hrs 30 points

Masters(1-2 yrs) 10-20 CPD hrs 30-60 points

PhD (3 years) 30 CPD hrs 90 points

Upgrading courses 25 CPD hours 75 points ECN-KRCHN (2 ½ yrs)

KRCHN-BSN (2 ½ yrs 25 CPD hours 75 points


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Category II (informal educational activities including self-directed CPD points

and experiential learning)

Attending (Seminar, workshops, conferences)

1 point

Presenting/facilitating (seminars, workshops, conferences) 2 points

Participating in research as member of team 2 points

Participating in development of materials (policies, protocols, 3 points

guidelines)

Undertake self-directed learning (online/distance learning etc) 1 point

Attend short courses of minimum three weeks to five months active 2 points

learning

Other voluntary activities (listed in section 2.6) 1 point

2.6 Scope of CPD Activities and Programmes

The scope of CPD activities shall be categorized into mandatory and

voluntary. Voluntary will be further categorized as formal and

informal including self directed and experiential learning. The scope

provides a variety of educational activities and services appropriate to

the needs of nurses and which earn CPD points.

2.6.1 Mandatory CPD Activities and Programmes

The following are deemed to be the mandatory CPD activities and

programmes:

• Nursing discipline related seminars/workshops

• Scientific conferences relevant to the nursing profession.

• Courses as deemed necessary by the institution (may be to

maintain specialty certifications)

2.6.2 Voluntary CPD Activities and Programmes

The following are voluntary CPD activities/programmes

• Formal upgrading courses, short courses

• Publishing (papers/reports etc)

• Participating in research activities, conferences, annual general

meetings of professional associations, seminars, workshops

• Chairing task forces/technical working groups


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• Receipt of recognitions (national, county, industrial or

professional association) and awards approved by the NCK

• Undertaking courses that lead to development of new skills

• Introducing positive change

• Active membership in professional groups and committees

• Developing protocols, policies or guidelines or materials

relevant to the profession

• Lecturing or teaching if it is not own job description

• Been an examiner/mentor/preceptor

• Voluntary work if it is related to the scope of practice. E.g.

Church, chiefs’ barazas

• Facilitation of training if it is not own job description

• Moderation of external exams.

• Self-directed and experiential learning (on the job opportunities).

2.7 Activities and programmes NOT considered as CPD

The following are activities and programme not considered as

constituting CPD:

• Deployment to another department

• Seconded to an organization/unit on the same capacity

• Routine activities such as treatment, ordering of drugs,

handing over report, etc.


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Section 3

Standards and Guidelines for CPD

Participant/User

3.0 Requirements for CPD Participant/User

Participants wishing to undertake CPD must adhere to the following:

1. Ensure renewal of practice license is done as required by the

regulator

2. Avail certificate of attendance/completion of CPD

3. Be certified registered/enrolled nurse

4. Meet/comply with the minimum requirement points/hours

set by NCK

5. Evaluate CPD sessions/programme/activity

6. Collaborate with national/county CPD coordinators when

necessary

7. Familiarize with the NCK CPD framework.

3.1 Compliance Threshold Criteria for CPD Participant/

User

Non-compliance is the failure of a participant/user to annually obtain 40

hours of CPD per year for re-licensure in three (3) years in order to earn

a total of 120 CPD hours as determined by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

For the CPD provider, the non compliance will be if they provide CPD

without a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.


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3.2 Documentation of Evidence for Completion of CPD

Activity/Programme

Nurses engaged in category I or II, mandatory or voluntary CPD

activities/programmes may claim CPD points in each period they

undertake the CPD activity/programme. However, all participants or

users of CPD activity/programme must comply with the following

guidelines:

a) Documentary evidence should be provided in the form of a

transcript of subjects/courses/activity undertaken and

successfully completed or any other relevant documentation

which verifies the number of hours of active learning, including

clinical learning and self directed learning conducted online.

b) The documentary evidence must outline the following:

1. Description of activity/programme, category (1 or II) and

period of participation

2. Learning objectives,

3. Course content(for category I CPD activities)

4. Relevance to current or future work,

5. Hours of active learning (contact hours) and points gained

6. Brief description of what has been learned.

NB: These may be filled in the logbook or submitted online to the CPD county

coordinator or NCK website.

3.3 Penalty for CPD Participant and User Non-compliance

All individual nurses have responsibility and should demonstrate

accountability in order to ensure that services provided are safe and that

they protect the public. Individuals have an ethical responsibility to their

patients and clients, their professions, and themselves to practice

competently and safely. The CPD should be an integral part of their

professional life whether voluntary or mandatory. The NCK will impose

penalty for noncompliance if the participant/user shows the following:

1. Less than 50% non-compliance, for which the NCK shall issue

a warning letter to the nurse, indicating the period required

for remedying/correcting the gaps to ensure compliance;

2. 100% non-compliance, for which the nurse will be required to

explain in writing reasons for non compliance, and complying

within 2 weeks of receiving the warning letter. Thus:


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• If the explanation given is acceptable, the nurse will be

given six months to comply with the CPD requirements.

Evidence of such compliance must be received by the CPD

national/ county coordinator within two weeks of the end

of the six month period;

• Should the nurse not comply with the requirements, his/

her name will be forwarded immediately to the

Registration and Licensing Committee of the Nursing

Council of Kenya. Depending on the evidence provided,

the Committee may decide to grant a final additional six

months to the nurse to comply with the CPD requirements;

• Should the nurse still not comply with the CPD

requirements within the second six months period, one of

the following actions may be taken:

i. A remedial programme of Continuing Professional

Development and training as specified by the CPD

national or county coordinator, or; ii. Suspension from the register or roll.

3.4 Appeal Process

A participant/user may appeal against the penalty on the following

grounds:

• If there is an error in CPD points allocation

• If the regulatory authority misplaced/lost or did not process

duly-filled application forms

• If the user had earlier informed the regulatory authority the

reason for inability to adhere to the requirements

• For any other reason not outlined in these guidelines that the

NCK may be requested to deliberate on, provided the

individual avails adequate proof.

3.5 Exemption Process

The exemption process for the user shall be guided by the following

criteria:

• Proof of illness for over 6 months

• Appropriate reason, such as, special duty given by a higher

authority

• Disciplinary issues taking a period of more than 6 months.


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Section 4

Standards and Guidelines for

Accrediting CPD Providers

4.0 Scope of CPD providers

The NCK recognizes that the CPD environment is dynamic and actors

are many and varied. The scopes of CPD providers thus include, and

are not limited to the following:

• Health facilities at national and county levels (public and private)

• Training institutions (middle and tertiary institutions-public

and private)

• Private practitioners (Nursing homes, clinics, etc)

• Faith based organizations (under KEC, CHAK, SUPKEM or other)

• Non Governmental Organizations (for profit, not-for profit,

development and implementing partners)

• Donor agencies

• Professional associations

• Pharmaceutical/medical technology consumer organizations

• Research institutions

• Ministries of Health and related special programmes divisions

(NASCOP, DRH, DOMC, etc)

• Development/implementing partner hubs


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4.1 Accreditation Standards and Guidelines for CPD

Providers

In order to regulate training and practice, the NCK requires that CPD

providers must meet the following standards/guidelines.

4.1.1 Criteria for Selecting CPD Providers

An individual/organization/facility wishing to apply for consideration

as a CPD Provider must be:

• Approved/accredited by NCK or certified/licensed to practice

by relevant professional regulatory body

• A Member of a professional body

• Have qualified and competent facilitators, trainers, teachers,

instructors with higher specialty qualifications than the CPD

content expected to be provide

• Provide capability statement and evidence as a CPD provider

and have appropriate teaching and learning infrastructure for

the provision of CPDs

• Meet the NCK requirements (see section 2.4) for CPD

programmes/ activities

• Show evidence of physical location at national, county and sub

county levels

• Market and advertise the CPD programmes to ensure access

of information to all

• Receive an accreditation certificate before commencement of

training

• Comply with inspections of premises, programmes, facilitators

and related resources as and when the NCK deems necessary

• Display visibly the accreditation certificate to ensure CPD

participants/users can see it

• Ensure CPD is provided by adequate, skilled/qualified teachers,

trainers, facilitators who use effective teaching and learning

approaches matched to content and the level and type of learners.

• Use appropriate and relevant infrastructure, equipment and

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• Use valid and reliable assessment methods that provide

feedback on whether the learning objectives have been met

• Document and retain information about programme design

and content; number of contact hours/points; names and

contact details of participants; and evaluation outcomes

• Minimise any conflicts of interest related to commercial

supporters and willingly disclose any conflicts of interest to

participants at the beginning of the CPD activity/programme.

Note: The employer must provide: Five days (40 hours) per year projected

CPD time as the minimum time granted to support nurses’ CPD

activities/ programmes, beside the existing statutory and mandatory

training and formal study leave arrangements. This is a realistic

amount of time, and is in keeping with existing regulatory and

professional body requirements.

4.1.2 Accreditation Process for a CPD Provider:

• Must apply for authorization/accreditation to NCK provide

CPD activities/programmes if targeting nurse audience (if not

institution/individual/organization/facility already approved by

other NCK recognized authorizing agent, e.g. Council/ Board,

MoH etc)

• Must fill a NCK comprehensive application form to enable NCK

conduct an initial appraisal of the CPD provider

• Must pay the prescribed accreditation fee

• Must provide all necessary documentation required by the NCK

• Must show evidence of need to conduct the CPD activity

• Must undertake face to face interviews with NCK appointed

authority

• Must comply with NCK/MoH Policies and procedures

pertaining to training institutions/trainers

• Must be familiar with and adhere to the NCK CPD framework.

4.2 Functions of an Accredited CPD Provider

An accredited CPD Provider will be expected to undertake the

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• Participate in training needs assessment

• Develop, deliver and assess training content

• Engage in monitoring evaluation and continuous improvement

of the CPD

• Collaborate with relevant authorities at national and county level.

• Develop and publish a CPD training calendar

• Adhere to stipulated guidelines on CPD cost charges/fees.

• Develop or procure relevant training resources (e.g. materials,

references, infrastructure such as library, websites with web

based learning links and materials, etc)

• Submit quarterly training reports to the regulating body.

• Develop an evaluation process by the consumers that should

form part of the quarterly report.

• Continuously undertake quality improvement measures for

CPDs to address gaps determined by evaluation findings and

changing patterns of health care delivery.

• Award certificates to CPD participants

• Ensure that CPD accreditation is renewed as required by the NCK

• Market CPD activities

• Renew own accreditation status as required by NCK.

• Participate in the CPD provider forums.

• Collaborate with CPD coordinators in all matters of CPD provision

4.3 Requirements for Documentation of CPD Activities

CPD providers are required to keep written confirmation of

registration of participants at CPD programmes as proof of

attendance. The materials such as agendas (programmes), papers,

attendee lists and discussion notes should be retained on file until

the end of the year following the year in which the CPD event or

activity was completed. In addition, a written report of the activities

undertaken and attendants list should be forwarded to the Nursing

Council of Kenya. The CPD provider has the responsibility for safe

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4.4 Penalty for Non compliance with Accreditation

Requirements

All employers, professional associations, training institutions, health

facilities/clinics, FBOs, NGOs, and individuals that have been

accredited as CPD providers have responsibility and should

demonstrate accountability to ensure safe and quality health services

are provided to the population of Kenya. Providers should therefore

aim at 100% compliance with the above requirements. Penalties for

non-compliance will be imposed if the CPD Provider shows the

following:

4.4.1 Less than 20% non-compliance:

a) NCK shall issue a warning letter to the provider indicating the

period required for remedying/correcting the gaps to ensure

compliance and therefore provision of CPD activity/me;

b) If at the end of the specified period the Provider has not addressed

the gaps, the Council shall not issue a certificate of compliance and

the Provider shall start the process of accreditation again.

4.4.2 Less than 25% non-compliance:

a) The Council will issue a letter with a specified penalty fee for the

provider to pay and a period specified for compliance with

requirements;

b) If the Provider does not comply with all the provisions in section

4.5.1 and 4.5.2, the Council shall issue a letter revoking prior

authorization and will deregister and remove the CPD provider

from the CPD provider list. The Provider shall NOT be authorized/

re-accredited in the next accreditation period until a 2-3 year

cycle elapses.

4.5 Appeal Process

A CPD provider may appeal if:

i. Prior information had been given to the regulatory authority

indicating the reason as to why the provider was unable to

comply with the requirements;

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4.6 Exemption Process

The exemption process for the CPD Provider shall be guided by the

following criteria:

i. Proof of illness for over 6 months

ii. Appropriate reason e.g. special duty given by higher authority

iii. Disciplinary issues for more than 6 months


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Section 5

General Guidelines for CPD

Coordinators

5.0 Introduction

For the purpose of effective implementation of CPD activities there

shall be coordinators at National, county and sub county tiers.

5.1 General Criteria for Selection of CPD Coordinators

Coordinators must:

a) Be individuals approved/accredited by NCK or

Certified/Licensed to practice by relevant professional

regulatory body recognized by NCK

b) Should submit a curriculum vitae

c) Active member of nursing or any other health profession

d) Active member nursing or a health professionals association

e) Have valid practice license

f) Undergo CPD coordination orientation.

5.1.1 Specific Guidelines for Selection of National Tier CPD Coordinators

The coordinator must:

a) Be appointed by the NCK

b) Be working in the national level of health service delivery/

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c) Have a valid practice license with NCK

d) Have undergone CPD coordination orientation

e) Meet the minimum selection criteria

f) Must be a member of a professional body

g) Have a certificate of good conduct

h) Be ICT compliant

i) Demonstrate skills of a team player

j) Have minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree in a

health related discipline.

5.1.2 Specific Guidelines for Selection of County Tier CPD Coordinators

The coordinator must:

a) Be working in the county

b) Have a valid practice license with NCK

c) Have undergone CPD coordination orientation

d) Meet the minimum selection criteria

e) Be member of a professional body

f) Be of good professional standing

g) Be ICT compliant

h) Demonstrate skills of a team player

i) Have a minimum qualification of Diploma in Health related

discipline.

5.2 Roles and Functions of National CPD Coordinators

The national tier coordinators will have the following roles:

a) Conduct national training needs assessment

b) Determine capacity of CPD providers

c) Engage in NCK policy development, implementation and

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d) Participate in monitoring and evaluation of CPD activities

e) Coordinate the selection process of CPD providers at

national and county tiers

f) Document all CPD activities and share with NCK

g) Monitor CPD activities implementation

h) Be the Liaison person between CPD user/participant/provider

and the NCK with regard to recording of CPD programmes/

points/hours

i) Report on any malpractices/inadequacies in CPD provision

j) Be a member of the NCK CPD user/participant, provider

appeal process board/committee

k) Compile all county quarterly reports and submit to the Council

l) Advice and recommend potential CPD providers for accreditation.

5.3 Roles and Functions of County CPD Coordinators

The county tier coordinators will have the following roles in the county:

a) Participate in county/sub county training needs

b) Disseminate and implement NCK CPD framework

c) Submit quarterly reports to the national coordinator

d) Conduct CPD provider appraisals and submit quarterly reports.

e) Be the liaison person between the CPD providers/users and

NCK Headquarters

f) Participate in monitoring and evaluation of CPD activities at

the County level

g) Identify specific CPD needs.

h) Coordinate CPD Providers to ensure implementation of the

NCK CPD framework

i) Advice and recommend potential CPD providers

j) Ensure CPD users have access to information pertaining to

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5.4 Roles and Functions of Sub County CPD Coordinators

The sub county tier coordinators will have the following roles in the

sub-County:

a) Write quarterly reports and submit to county coordinators.

b) Liaison with County Coordinators

c) Monitor and evaluate CPD activities

d) Identify specific sub county CPD needs.

e) Coordinate CPD activities

f) Advice and recommend potential CPD providers

g) Ensure CPD users have access to information pertaining to

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Section 6

The CPD Framework

Implementation Structure

6.0 Introduction

The CPD framework will be implemented in the three tiers in line with the

Ministry of Health devolution structure in order to ensure that CPD provision

and regulation meets the wider national health priorities of improving

service delivery through improved health worker competences and

performance. An indicative county map of Kenya is carried as annex 3 to this

CPD framework in order to show the importance of County Coordinators in

the implementation of the framework.

On the other hand the organogram below is illustrative of the structure:

NCK Board

Registration and

Licensing Standing

Committee

NCK

Secretariat

CPD Coordination at CPD Provision at

National Tier National Tier

CPD Coordination at CPD Provision at

County Tier

County Tier

CPD Coordination at Sub CPD Provision at Sub

County Tier

County Tier


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6.1 CPD National Tier Structure Functions

The key roles and functions under the national tier will be the following: a) Policy formulation

b) Approval/accreditations of CPD programmes and providers

c) National coordination of CPD activities.

d) Selection of coordinators to serve at county and sub county

tiers e) Formulation and development of CPD regulatory tools

f) Monitoring and evaluation of CPD programmes and Providers

g) Selection and accreditation of CPD providers

h) Training needs assessments

i) Appraising CPD providers

j) Provision of CPD activities

k) Advice education and registration committee of NCK board

on matters of CPD

6.2 CPD County Tier Structure Functions

The key roles and function under the County tier will include the

following: a) Policy implementation

b) Coordination of CPD at county level

c) Quarterly reporting

d) Liaison with NCK HQ

e) Monitoring and evaluation at county level

f) Identify specific county CPD needs. i) Provision of CPD activities

6.3 CPD Sub County Tier Structure Functions

The key roles and function under the Sub-County tier will include: a) Quarterly reporting

b) Liaison with County Coordinator

c) Monitoring and evaluation at sub county level

d) Identifying specific sub county CPD needs.

e) Coordination CPD Providers

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Section 7

Monitoring and Evaluation of

CPD Activities and Programmes

7.0 Introduction

The monitoring and evaluation of the CPD activities and programmes

will be carried out at all levels of the implementation structure. The framework and verifiable indicators to assess the impact of CPD provision in Kenya will be reviewed every three years through

stakeholder engagement and participation.

7.1 Verifiable Indicators

The Verifiable indicators for the M&E framework will include but are

not limited to the following:

a) Numbers of participants and providers meeting minimum

CPD requirements (disaggregated in numbers, gender,

county and programmes)

b) Numbers of coordinators trained (disaggregated in numbers,

gender, county, age and programmes)

c) Numbers of applicants interested in CPD provision

(disaggregated in numbers, gender, county and programmes)

d) Numbers of CPD coordinators orientation packages

conducted (disaggregated by age, gender, county.

e) Numbers of CPD Providers accredited (disaggregated in type,

numbers, gender, county)

f) Numbers of Nurses licensed/renewing their practice licenses

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g) Numbers and quality of supportive supervision visits done

(disaggregated in numbers, sex, county and programmes) h) Numbers and quality of CPD programmes accredited and

provided (disaggregated in types, numbers) i) Numbers and quality of reports submitted by providers

(quality of reports) j) Numbers and quality of reports submitted by coordinators

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Select Bibliography

1) NCK (2009): Manual of Clinical Procedures, 3rd

ed. Nairobi

2) NCK (2012): Standards of Nursing Education and Practice. 2nd

ed. Nairobi 3) African Health Professional Regulatory Collaborative for Nurses and

Midwives (2011): A toolkit for Developing a National CPD Framework:

Continuing Professional Development for Nurses and Midwives, (CDC,

ECSA, Commonwealth Secretariat the Commonwealth Nurses Federation). 4) Continuing Professional Development Framework for Swaziland

(unpublished material). 5) The Uganda Health Professional Council Guidelines and standards for

Accreditation of Continuing Professional Development for Health

Workers (2008) 6) Continuing Professional Development Framework for Lesotho

(unpublished material)


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No Name of Participant Organization Title Email Contact

1 Dennis N. Mose Malindi District Hospital Nursing Officer nyandwaromuse@yahoo. 0720-489130

com

2 Caroline Cherotich Moi Teaching & Referral Nursing Officer [email protected] 0720-275411

Hospital

3 Fredrick Ochieno Nursing Council of Kenya Nursing Council of Kenya [email protected] 0722-427797

Officer

4 Grace Omulogoli Kenyatta Hospital ACN graceomulogoli@yahoo. 0722-634251

com

5 June Mwende Capacity Kenya Training Systems Manager [email protected] 0721-763633

6 Dr. Anastasiah Kimeu Capacity Kenya Training Programme [email protected] 0720-318001

Manager

7 Evangeline K. N Nursing Council of Kenya Registration Officer evagelinemugoh@yahoo. 0723-903137

Mugoh com

8 Judith C. Kudoyi Nursing Council of Kenya Registration Officer [email protected] 0722-245063

9 Thaddeus Mayaka Kisii Level 5 hospital Chairman KPNA mayakathaddeus@yahoo. 0725-886225

com

10 Ben Kamanga DFMH Chief Nursing Officer [email protected] 0717-825048

11 Yasmin Armasi Aga Khan Hospital Dean [email protected] 0736-997297

12 Margaret Sirima Nairobi hospital Deputy principal [email protected] 0722-584928

13 Ruth Muthuku Machakos Level 5 Hospital Nursing officer [email protected] 0725-

3342289

14 Florence Mugi Nursing Council of Kenya Programme Assistant [email protected] 0722-480579

15 Priscilla Najoli Nursing Council of Kenya Standards and Ethics Officer [email protected] 0723-841996

16 Grace Ngaruiyu Kenyatta University Lecturer gracestevewanjiku@yahoo. 0725-982497

com

17 Elizabeth Oywer Nursing Council of Kenya Registrar [email protected] 0733-844793

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1 June Mwende Capacity Kenya Training Systems [email protected] 0721-763633

Manager

2 Dr. Anastasiah Capacity Kenya Training Programme [email protected] 0720-318001

Kimeu Manager

3 Evangeline K. N Nursing Council of Kenya Registration officer evagelinemugoh@yahoo. 0723-903137

Mugoh com

4 Priscilla Najoli Nursing Council of Kenya Standards and Ethics [email protected] 0723-841996

Officer

5 Elizabeth Oywer Nursing Council of Kenya Registrar [email protected] 0733-844793

6 Jeremiah Mainah National Nursing Treasurer [email protected] 0727-830044

Association of Kenya

7 Sarah Burje Nursing Council of Kenya Council Officer [email protected] 0723-703517

19 Jeremiah Maina NNAK Treasurer

0727-830044

20 Lucia Buyanza National Nurses Project Co-ordinator [email protected] 0723-233280

Association of Kenya

21 Jane Wahome Mathari Hospital Nursing officer [email protected] 0722-319608

22 Emily Muchina Kenya Methodist University Lecturer [email protected] 0722-627793

23 Sarah Burje Nursing Council of Kenya Council Officer [email protected] 0723-703517

24 Jane Achola KMTC Lecturer [email protected] 0722-790599

25 Jane Wanyama Aga Khan Hospital Nurse Administrator [email protected] 0737-521659

26 Rose Wakoli GCH QA Nurse [email protected] 0716-073679

27 Sophie Ngugi Nursing Council of Kenya Officer [email protected] 0722-852949

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28 Fridah Mburu Mater Hospital CPE [email protected] 0712-423638

29 Fatumar Aubos DRH MOPHS Officer felagane2002@yahho. 0729-475701 com

30 Francis Gwana MOMs Senior Nusring Officer francis3gwama@yahoo. 0722-537263 com

31 Milika Kuloba MOMs Education Nursing [email protected] 0700-044150 Officer

32 Kevin Lanyo CDC Emory Programme Manager kevin.lanyo@emorykenya. 0726-652821 org

33 Eva Wanjiku Nursing Council of Kenya IT Officer [email protected] 0717-649241

34 Esther Kiambati Pumwani Hospital Nursing officer estherkiambati@yahoo. 0721-263014 com

35 Florence Chandi City Council of Nairobi ACNO [email protected] 0724-862232

36 Dr. P Mwaniki JKUAT Snr Lecturer [email protected] 0722-429596

37 Anastacia PDMS DPNO kamwenelenne@yahoo. 0722-869977 Kiamwendia com

38 Dr. Esther Ogara MOMS Head /ehealth CPD [email protected] 0722-610979

39 Mary Njuguu AIC Kijabe Hospital Staff Development co- staffdev.knokijabe.net 0733-235431 ordinator

40 Luke S. Kodambo National Nurses Chair [email protected] 0722-401213 Association of Kenya

41 Mwangi Kabiru Capacity Kenya HRIS Officer [email protected] 0733-296184

42 Hilda Githaiga Capacity Kenya Programme Assistant [email protected] 0714-639976

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